UK Payroll Outsourcing Services
Fully Managed, HMRC-Compliant & Stress-Free Payroll
Processing payroll in-house takes time, exposes you to compliance risk, and leaves no room for error.
At Protax Consultants, our payroll outsourcing services give you a fully managed, secure, and HMRC-compliant solution. We act as your dedicated payroll department, handling payslips, RTI submissions, pension contributions, and employee queries, so payday runs smoothly every month.
- HMRC Compliant
- Bacs Approved Bureau
- Secure Data Handling
Payroll Outsourcing UK – Why Businesses Choose Us
If you are searching for payroll outsourcing in the UK, compliance and reliability matter.
UK payroll is governed by:
- HMRC Real Time Information (RTI) rules
- PAYE and NIC legislation
- Workplace Pension Auto-Enrolment
- Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and Maternity Pay (SMP)
- Student Loan deductions
- National Minimum Wage regulations
One late or incorrect submission can trigger penalties.
As experienced outsourced payroll providers UK, we ensure:
- Every RTI report is submitted on time
- Pension contributions are calculated correctly
- Employees are paid accurately
- Your payroll data remains fully GDPR compliant
Should I Outsource Payroll?
Many directors ask: Should I outsource payroll or keep it in-house?
Here are the key reasons to outsource payroll:
Time Savings
Free up your team from payroll admin and employee queries.
Reduced Risk
Avoid HMRC penalties for late submissions or incorrect calculations.
Confidentiality
Sensitive salary data stays outside your internal team.
Technical Accuracy
We monitor tax code updates, legislative changes, and compliance rules so you don’t have to.
For most growing businesses, outsourcing payroll is not an expense; it is risk protection.
How Much Does Payroll Outsourcing Cost?
A common search is: How much does it cost to outsource payroll?
The true payroll outsourcing cost depends on:
- Number of employees
- Pay frequency (weekly, fortnightly, monthly)
- Pension administration requirements
- CIS processing (if applicable)
- Additional HR reporting
Our payroll outsourcing fees are transparent and typically structured as:
- Fixed monthly packages
- Per-employee pricing
- Optional add-ons for HR or benefits
In most cases, outsourcing payroll costs less than employing an in-house payroll administrator, without the employment liability.
Our Fully Managed Payroll Outsourcing Services Include
We provide complete outsourced payroll and HR support, including:
Digital Payslips
Secure employee access via email or portal.
PAYE & NIC Calculations
Accurate tax and National Insurance processing.
Starters & Leavers
P45S, P60S, P11Ds and new starter setup.
Workplace Pensions
Full Auto-Enrolment assessment and compliance.
RTI Submissions
All reports submitted directly to HMRC on time.
Accounting Integration
Seamless sync with Xero, QuickBooks, and payroll software.
CIS Payroll
Monthly subcontractor verification and returns.
We don’t just process payroll, we manage the entire compliance cycle.
Corporate Payroll Outsourcing & HR Support
For larger SMEs, we offer expanded corporate payroll outsourcing support.
This includes:
- Multi-director payroll structures
- Benefits and P11D reporting
- Holiday pay calculations
- Payroll forecasting
- HR software integration
If you need outsourcing payroll and HR, we provide a scalable solution that grows with your business.
Switching Payroll Providers is Simple
Concerned about disruption?
We manage the entire transition:
- Secure transfer of employee records
- Year-to-date payroll data import
- Parallel testing before the first live run
- Direct liaison with the previous provider
Your staff get paid correctly, without interruption.
Frequently Asked Questions – Payroll Outsourcing UK
Yes. Whether you have one director or over 100 employees, our service scales to your needs. We regularly support small businesses across the UK.
Yes. We can correct filings, manage correspondence, and prevent further penalty exposure if you are facing an HMRC payroll penalty.